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Leningrad Symphony

Leningrad Symphonie

Synopsis

August 1942: Amidst the unimaginable suffering inflicted during the blockade of Leningrad by the German Wehrmacht, an orchestra director was given an almost impossible task: to stage the premiere of Dimitri Shostakovitch's "Leningrad Symphony". The performance became a symbol of the brief triumph of culture over the barbarism of war.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Nordic Film Days Lübeck

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christian Frey, Carsten Gutschmidt
Screenplay & Story
Christian Frey
Original Title
Leningrad Symphonie
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
French, German
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Beetz Brothers Film Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christian Frey, Carsten Gutschmidt

Screenplay & Story

Christian Frey

Producers

Reinhardt Beetz

Department Leadership Roster

Christian Frey

Screenplay

Christian Frey

Director

Carsten Gutschmidt

Director

Reinhardt Beetz

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Leningrad Symphony.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leningrad Symphony

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Leningrad Symphony about?

August 1942: Amidst the unimaginable suffering inflicted during the blockade of Leningrad by the German Wehrmacht, an orchestra director was given an almost impossible task: to stage the premiere of Dimitri Shostakovitch's "Leningrad Symphony". The performance became a symbol of the brief triumph of culture over the barbarism of war.

Who directed Leningrad Symphony?

Leningrad Symphony was directed by Christian Frey, Carsten Gutschmidt.

Who stars in Leningrad Symphony?

The principal cast of Leningrad Symphony includes Markus Brandl, Mercedes Müller, Torsten Münchow, Judith Neumann, Tino Mewes.

When was Leningrad Symphony released and how long is it?

Leningrad Symphony was released in 2017 with a total runtime of Unknown.